On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Moroccan Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, in partnership with the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM), launched the first regional session of the 'Moucharaka' program in Casablanca. The initiative aims to strengthen women's political participation in Morocco.
The program focuses on training and empowering women to engage in political processes, including candidacy for local and national elections. It targets women from various regions, with the first session held in the Casablanca-Settat area.
According to the ministry, 'Moucharaka' aligns with Morocco's constitutional commitments to gender equality and the government's strategy to increase women's representation in decision-making bodies. The program includes workshops on leadership, advocacy, and electoral strategies.
ADFM representatives emphasized the importance of such initiatives in addressing the underrepresentation of women in Moroccan politics. As of 2026, women hold about 24% of seats in the Moroccan Parliament, a figure the program aims to improve.
The launch event featured speeches by government officials and civil society leaders, who called for sustained efforts to overcome cultural and structural barriers to women's political engagement.
